Driver II at National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation

REF: DII/4/15/2017

The position is responsible to the Administration Officer II for provision of driving duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Driving Commission’s vehicles as authorized;
ii. Reporting need for repairs and service of the assigned vehicle when due;
iii. Cleaning the assigned vehicle regularly;
iv. Maintain updated work ticket;
v. Checking the assigned vehicle’s condition and fuelling it before travelling;
vi. Ensuring security to the assigned passengers, commission’s vehicle and goods on transit;
vii. Reporting any accidents to police and the office immediately they occur;
viii. Carrying only authorized passengers and/or goods;
ix. Ensuring safe custody of the assigned vehicle keys.

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience required for appointment to this position:

i. Minimum of KCSE D+
ii. A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D plain or its approved equivalent qualification;
iii. A valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
iv. Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one(1)week at St.John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
v. passed Suitability Test for Driver Grade III;
vi. Passed Practical Test for Drivers conducted by the respective
Ministry/Department;
vii. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police; and viii. At least two (2) years driving experience.

Core competences

i. Punctuality ii. Cleanliness
iii. Team playing skills
iv. Care for resources
v. Interpersonal skills; and vi. Multi-skilling skills.